Selby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selby, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Selby are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Selby
Selby is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 12 miles south of York along the River Ouse. As of the 2021 Census, it boasts a population of 17,193, making it a significant hub for planning applications and local development in the region.
Population: 17,274 (2021) · Area: 105.2 km²
District: Selby
Website: https://selbytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £264,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Selby 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selby.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Selby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
840 planning applications found near Selby.
- - Jordans Solicitors 65 Micklegate Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4EA
Part change of use of 65 Micklegate (rear section) from Class E (commercial business and services) to C3(a) 2 bed dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 34 New Lane Selby YO8 4QB
Rear extension, internal alterations and enhancement works to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 34 New Lane Selby YO8 4QB
Listed building consent for rear extension, internal alterations and enhancement works to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Pocklington Carpets 80 Gowthorpe Selby YO8 4HA
Discharge of condition 12 (Construction Management Plan), 14 (Noise, Vibration and Dust Management) and 25 (Contract for Redevelopment) of approval ZG2023/0747/FUL Erection of 8no. residential dwellin
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Hunters Butchers 8 Gowthorpe Selby YO8 4ET
Prior notification for the change of use from shop/store (Use Class E) to single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) (first and second floors)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Selby Railway Sports And Social Club Station Road Selby
Prior notification for demolition of single storey traditional brick building with predominately flat roof, circa 793m2, that had originally accommodated the Selby Railway Sports & Social Club
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Selby Railway Station Station Road Selby YO8 4NW
Reconfiguration of the bus station, rail station car park, highway alignments along Station Road, Cowie Drive and Ousegate. The creation of a new surface car park at Cowie Drive and new accessible ped
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 26 Fernlea Close Selby YO8 4NZ
Lawful development certificate for proposed formation of rear dormer, and insertion of rooflight in front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Beechcroft Holme Lane Selby YO8 3EL
Erection of store to land to front of property (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Selby Railway Station Station Road Selby YO8 4NW
Listed building consent for installation of 1 No. Bioscapes Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS) unit on Platform 1 at Selby Railway Station
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Selby Railway Sports And Social Club Station Road Selby
Demolition of existing derelict social club with site to be levelled and made presentable prior to submission of further full planning application incorporating this and the wider area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Unit 3 Selby Business Centre Station Road Selby YO8 4AA
Demolition of units 1 to 5 of Selby Business Centre to facilitate the future redevelopment in connection with the Selby Station Gateway Scheme
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - James William House Cowie Drive Selby North Yorkshire
Prior notification for demolition of 2No existing light industrial units
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Selby | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Wedding Shop 8 The Crescent Selby YO8 4PD
Conversion of first and second floor to form 3 No flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - The Wedding Shop 8 The Crescent Selby YO8 4PD
Listed building consent for conversion of the first and second floor to form 3 No flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Jordans Solicitors 65 Micklegate Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4EA
Part change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Services) to C3(A) 2 bedroom dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Betfred 33 Micklegate Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4EA
Advertisement consent for 4 No digital screens
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 49 Gowthorpe Selby YO8 4HE
Discharge of condition 03 (sound insulation) and 04 (sound proof windows) of ZG2025/0233/CTD Prior notification for the change of use from shop store (E(a)) to 1no dwelling flat (C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Thai Sunshine 1A Abbey Walk Selby YO8 4DZ
Advertisement consent for 1 No fascia sign (externally illuminated), 1 No hanging sign (internally illuminated), 1 No panel sign (not illuminated) and 1 No hoarding sign (not illuminated)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 10 Nalton Street Selby YO8 4AE
Lawful development certificate for existing use of property from 4 bedroom single-family dwelling (Use Class C3) into a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) accommodating 4 unrelated tena
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Selby | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Selby in North Yorkshire
Selby is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 12 miles south of York along the River Ouse. As of the 2021 Census, it boasts a population of 17,193, making it a significant hub for planning applications and local development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 17,274 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Selby district.
Selby covers an area of approximately 105.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Selby show an average sale price of £264,595, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Selby a particularly low-crime area.
Selby has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Armoury Road and Brook Street, Brayton, Leeds Road, Millgate, Selby Town. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Selby includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Selby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://selbytowncouncil.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Selby
In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Selby. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Selby.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Selby take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Selby were full planning applications (47), tree works (21), listed building and heritage (20). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 56 medium-scale applications, 87 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 91 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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